West Sussex · London and the South East
Shermanbury Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes around Shermanbury, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Gutters full of debris and silt
Gutter survey in Shermanbury
We carry out gutter surveys in Shermanbury as part of our cover across London and the South East. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows and from the roof space. A visit normally takes about one to two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows, with photographs and recommendations. If you’ve noticed gutters full of debris and silt and leaking or loose downpipes, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Shermanbury may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Shermanbury (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Shermanbury: your questions answered
Will you come out to Shermanbury?
Yes, Shermanbury is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Shermanbury is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Shermanbury?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No, that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor. We point out materials on older buildings that could contain asbestos so you can arrange that check.
Common roof problems in Shermanbury
Hidden gutters are often lined with lead or another sheet covering. Splits and blocked outlets in these gutters can send water straight into the building as there is nowhere harmless for it to go. Lead linings can also be stolen.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
Take a building like Jolesfield CofE Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What insurance they carry
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- Hidden sections we cannot view safely
- The inside of buried drains
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Shermanbury
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Which survey package you book
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Also near Shermanbury
What else we do in Shermanbury
Local roofs in Shermanbury
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Giles: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Shermanbury is about 7 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Shermanbury is one of many places we visit across West Sussex. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Brighton.
Here we cover the RH13 postcode area for gutter surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Knapp Drive, Brighton Road and Partridge Green Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Shermanbury, we cover Kent Street (2 miles north-east), Cowfold (2 miles north), Wineham (2 miles east), Henfield (2 miles south) and Blackstone (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (11 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north), Worthing (11 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (7 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Near you in Shermanbury
We work in homes and buildings around The Bull Inn. Nearby you’ll also find The Dene Hospital (5.2 miles east). Not far away are Knepp Wildland.
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Shermanbury, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A photo-illustrated written report and recommendations follows.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Advice
Useful tips for Shermanbury property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Check from the ground or a window, not a ladder
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
Report times depend on the package you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It is sent to you by email as soon as it’s ready.
Have overhanging branches and climbing plants cut back from the roof using someone with the right kit. Fewer leaves in the gutters means fewer blockages.